ropiness
/ˈroʊpinəs/
noun
- A sticky, stringy, or thread-like quality in a liquid, especially in food or drink that has spoiled.
- When she poured the milk, she noticed a ropiness that indicated it had gone bad.
- The wine's ropiness was a sign of bacterial contamination, so they discarded the bottle.
- The old maple syrup had developed a strange ropiness and was no longer safe to eat.
Synonyms